Please Tell Me How to Cover Stains on New Concrete Pool Deck

[webfeet]

PB is suppose to put some sort of coating on our new concrete deck to cover the red stains. We are wondering what our options are. He mentioned spraying an epoxy coating. I know he will not put too much time, effort, or money into any fix, but is there a simple process that will provide a solid natural gray concrete finish? Will the new concrete need to cure before any type of coating is applied? How can I keep the coating from being slick when wet? Please help, I am desperate! Thanks, Webfeet

[Socal_biker]

Concrete stains from Lowes or Home Depot come in many different colors. A lot of faux finishes to make regular concrete look like something else.

They also have anti-skid paint for concrete. You're kind limited with the color selection with the anti-skid stuff at HD & Lowes (~$20 a gallon). They also sell the anit-skid powder (very fine ground up glass?) so you can add to paint, to make them anti-skid when wet.

I actually found out that the pool store had a greater range in color of anti-skid paint for decks. The price is double (~$40-$50 a gallon) than what I found at HD & Lowes.

Acryl Seal & Patio Perfect (http://www.smartsealco.com/deck/)

^ That was what I used to freshen up my deck & concrete coping, until I redo my 30+ yr old pool deck completely.

[webfeet]

Thanks for the info. I am researching acid staining. Has anyone heard of that? Any opinions?

[GraceByDesign]

Acid staining gives a beautiful finish. Sounds like a perfect option to disguise an imperfectly colored deck.

www.kemiko.com (http://www.kemiko.com)
has many example pictures, indoor and out.

not selling or promoting, yada yada. . . :rolleyes:

[webfeet]

Thanks - a great website with lots of pictures. I couldn't find pictures of any pool decks that the stain had been used on, did I overlook them? I am still looking for more info on using the stain on the perimeter of a deck, and someone who has it or has done it themselves.

[GraceByDesign]

Not sure if I have actually seen a pool deck done with acid stain, but if you can do driveways, where cars leak all sorts of things, I figure a little pool water won't harm it.
Then again, what do I know... don't even have a pool yet! :rolleyes:

[bhawleyusa]

Thanks - a great website with lots of pictures. I couldn't find pictures of any pool decks that the stain had been used on, did I overlook them? I am still looking for more info on using the stain on the perimeter of a deck, and someone who has it or has done it themselves.

http://www.kemiko.com/photo_gallery_2.htm#
Number 38

[webfeet]

Thanks, I guess I did overlook it.

[y0manda]

Not sure you will get an even color with acid staining your already blotchy concrete, Unless you have your PB spray a cementious overlay first.

[webfeet]

You have a beautiful pool, Yomanda. As for acid staining, one feature that I like is the final color does not have be even, and can be a combination of colors. We had the PB replace a portion of our driveway, and we would test the stain on it, before using on the pool deck. We are hesitant to put down a topping, and that is one reason acid staining seems appealing. Thanks for your input.

[y0manda]

After you acid stain your concrete, it will have a 'dull' color look to it. That is why it will be necessary to use a good sealer to bring the color out. http://www.scofield.com/ And yes you are correct with the different color acid stains giving your concrete a more textured look to it. I'm sure acid staining will definitlely be your best solution.

http://acid-stain.com/messageboard/messageboardhome.asp

Thanks for your comment Webfeet.